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EVERSOURCE ENERGY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2016)

Filed November 1, 2016For Securities:ES

Summary

Eversource Energy filed a Form 8-K on November 1, 2016, primarily to report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2016. This filing includes a news release and related financial reports for the company and its subsidiaries, providing investors with key operational and financial performance data. The company also announced an upcoming webcast on November 2, 2016, where senior management would discuss these results with financial analysts, accompanied by presentation slides. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed quantitative results, it serves as the official notification and container for these important financial disclosures. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) for specific financial figures, performance trends, and management's commentary on the company's standing as of and for the period ending September 30, 2016. The filing confirms the company's adherence to SEC disclosure requirements regarding earnings announcements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Eversource Energy announced its unaudited financial results for Q3 and the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a news release (Exhibit 99.1) and detailed financial reports (Exhibit 99.2) related to these results.
  • 3A webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss the Q3 2016 performance was scheduled for November 2, 2016.
  • 4Presentation slides (Exhibit 99.3) for the analyst call were also made available.
  • 5The filing clarifies that information contained within this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' with the SEC unless specified otherwise, which is standard for earnings release disclosures.
  • 6The report covers the financial performance of Eversource Energy and its various utility subsidiaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to formally report Eversource Energy's unaudited financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2016, as well as to announce an upcoming conference call and webcast where management will discuss these results.

The detailed unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, are provided in Exhibits 99.1 (News Release) and 99.2 (Financial Report) which are attached to this Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 of the 8-K details a Regulation FD Disclosure, which pertains to the company's planned webcast and conference call. This ensures that material non-public information is simultaneously disclosed to all investors, preventing selective disclosure.

No, this filing primarily contains unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Audited financial statements are typically presented in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.